409.41—Requirement for payment.
In order for home health services to qualify for payment under the Medicare program the following requirements must be met:
(a)
The services must be furnished to an eligible beneficiary by, or under arrangements with, an HHA that—
(2)
Has in effect a Medicare provider agreement as described in part 489, subparts A, B, C, D, and E of this chapter.
(b)
The physician certification and recertification requirements for home health services described in § 424.22.
[59 FR 65494, Dec. 20, 1994]